Man shot dead in South Shore

November 14, 2008

A 26-year-old man was found shot to death at about 1 a.m. today in the 6700 block of South East End Avenue, police said.He was found on a sidewalk, shot in the lower abdomen area, authorities said. The victim was identified as Desmond White of the 6700 block of South Paxton Avenue, according to a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Police have no suspects in custody. They said the shooting appeared to be gang-related.